It is possible that the ruling could affect Chesley’s ability to practice law in Ohio too.

The Kentucky court disbarred Chesley because it said he and other lawyers took most of the money in the $200 million Fen-Phen drug settlement.

Chesley’s clients, like Wallace Clark, said he felt cheated by Chesley.

“I applaud the Kentucky Supreme Court for its courage to do this. I know he had a lot of political pull,” Clark said.

The court found Chesley guilty of eight counts of ethical misconduct.

“He is going to be disgraced. You spend a lifetime building your reputation and to have it all taken away because of a little bit of greed. I wonder now if he's asking himself if it was worth it,” Clark said.

Chesley declined to comment Thursday but his lawyer issued a statement that said, “He has a previously unblemished record and we are therefore disappointed with the court’s decision to impose such a severe sanction.”

The attorney presenting Chesley’s disbarment case said she was happy with the result of the ruling.

“I think the writing was on the wall given the disbarment of the other lawyers associated with the case. It tarnishes his reputation and legacy to the class action bar,” Angela Ford said.

Ohio does recognize discipline from other states but must issue its own ruling on ethical misconduct before a lawyer can be disbarred.